Clean Vegetarian Recipes

Chocolate and coffee are a natural and delicious pairing. Nutty and fudgy, these rich muffins are moist and flavorful.

Toasted pecans offer some crunch to these muffins, and they're sweetened with pineapple and mashed banana.

These hand-held blueberry treats are the perfect way to start your day.

This skillet cornbread makes a great side to a warming stew or chili. Serve it warm slathered with butter.

Roasting radishes mellows out their pungent flavor. Here, we use their green tops to provide a nutrient boost while minimizing waste. This dish makes a great side, or make it a main by serving it in a bowl topped with fried eggs.

Simple toppings are enough to make this meal shine – feel free to customize to your taste, but do remember to keep it light, as too many toppings can overload the delicate crust.

This seasonal smoothie is both warming and refreshing — the perfect way to start a chilled winter day with a nutrition boost.

Thin slices of Yukon Gold potatoes are arranged in a spiral pattern, brushed with ghee and sprinkled with salt, then baked until golden brown.

Made from butternut squash and zucchini, these fritters make a great side, small bite or even stand-in for toast in eggs Benny.

Sweet and crispy, these sweet potato latkes are really hard to beat, especially as a breakfast side paired with bacon and eggs.

Rich and creamy — and dairy-free — this curried butternut squash soup is seriously comforting and delicious.

These breakfast muffins are the perfect on-the-go meal. They’re simple to make and you can make bake them ahead of time for quick breakfast throughout the week.

This homemade latte skips the sugar and dairy that most store-bought lattes contain in favor of creamy coconut milk and the full-bodied flavor of matcha for a smooth, rich drink.

Vibrant in color and loaded with flavor, this slaw is the perfect side for protein. You can prep it entirely at home and take it on the road – or take it camping, as Melissa Urban suggests in her book. If making it ahead, simply pack the salad, dressing and garnishes separately and toss together right before serving.

Melissa Urban suggests preparing this gorgeous fruity crumble with nut and seed topping for a baby shower, but we think it will be well received after a dinner party as well.

This version of the Syrian roasted red pepper dip is sweetened with a date to avoid refined sugars. Urban suggests it as a snack for your next book club night, but we also love it as a topper for a piled-high bowl.

Allergen-friendly meets family-friendly in this lineup of holiday recipes. Free of gluten, grains and dairy, these dishes will satisfy even the most particular (ahem: fussy) of family members while accommodating common dietary restrictions, from plant-based to Paleo.

Few can resist the call of pumpkin spice! These grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free whoopie pies with their cinnamon-cream centers are a hit with all ages.

This dreamy dessert uses the magic of cashews to replicate the taste and richness of cream cheese. You’ll end up with extra Date Caramel Sauce to serve on the side, or keep for another use (such as with pancakes the next day).

Squash stands in for lasagna noodles in this hearty, vegan-friendly dish that makes both ricotta and béchamel out of cauliflower.

Mixed with fried capers and topped with golden, crisped-up shallots, you’ll hear, “Pass the Brussels sprouts!” numerous times around the holiday table.

This showstopping cauliflower dish is smothered in a crowd-pleasing tahini sauce. Crunchy nuts, sweet raisins and fresh herbs lend even more taste and texture to this incredibly delicious side or vegetarian main.

Roasting the grapes intensifies their flavor, adding big bursts of sweetness against the savory veggies and lemon vinaigrette.

This nutritious and delicious cauliflower pizza is packed with flavor. Topped with colorful veggies, this is a dish that everyone will enjoy. Make it ahead and reheat throughout the week for an easy lunch or dinner.